Psidium eugenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiaersk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Enum. Myrt. Bras. : 26 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284396
Common Names
- Eugenii Guava
- Eugenii Strawberry Guava
- Eugenii Cattley Guava
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Psidium eugenii (also called Eugenii Guava, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It grows to a height of up to 5 m and has a rounded crown. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green, and its bark is grey-brown with small lenticels. It grows in humid tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Psidium eugenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Psidium eugenii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Psidium eugenii is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing tree, reaching heights of up to 20 feet. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a well-draining soil, in a sunny location. It prefers temperatures between 65-85°F and should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Psidium eugenii
Psidium eugenii can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Psidium eugenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psidium eugenii?
Psidium eugenii
What is the common name of Psidium eugenii?
Eugenii guava
What is the native range of Psidium eugenii?
Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Psidium genus
Psidium acranthum, Psidium acunae, Psidium acutangulum, Psidium albescens, Psidium amplexicaule, Psidium appendiculatum, Psidium australe, Psidium balium, Psidium brevifolium, Psidium brownianum, Psidium calyptranthoides, Psidium cattleianum, Psidium celastroides, Psidium cymosum, Psidium densicomum, Psidium dictyophyllum, Psidium donianum, Psidium eugenii, Psidium firmum, Psidium friedrichsthalianum, Psidium fulvum, Psidium glaziovianum, Psidium grandifolium, Psidium guajava, Psidium guineense, Psidium guyanense, Psidium haitiense, Psidium hasslerianum, Psidium hotteanum, Psidium inaequilaterum, Psidium itanareense, Psidium jakuscianum, Psidium kennedyanum, Psidium langsdorffii, Psidium laruotteanum, Psidium longipetiolatum, Psidium loustalotii, Psidium macahense, Psidium maribense, Psidium minutifolium, Psidium misionum, Psidium montanum, Psidium munizianum, Psidium myrsinites, Psidium myrtoides, Psidium nannophyllum, Psidium navasense, Psidium nummularia, Psidium nutans, Psidium oblongatum,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166718: Based on the initial data import
Hjalmar Kiærskou (1835-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiaersk.' in the authors string.